Translator( Arabic)

Background

DRC has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a human rights framework, the DRC Somalia operations focuses mainly on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees, internally displaced, and migrant.

Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a specialized unit within DRC which implements mine action and armed violence reduction (AVR) programmes. DDG’s mandate is ‘to create a safe environment free from armed violence and the remnants of conflict’, and DDG does this via a programmatic focus on four key sectors: Security Systems Reform, Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) management, Mine Action and Conflict Management.

Overall Purpose of the role:

The main objective is to provide interpretation, translation and cross-cultural support for recently arrived refugees from Middle East who will be provided with health services at Hargeisa group hospital.                                                         

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with and support the doctors and medical officers in the hospital in the implementation of their duties and provide interpretation, translation and cross-cultural understanding support to the medical team as they assist the refugees during their duties.
• Provide high quality interpretation and translation from Arabic to Somali and from Somali to Arabic to the Arabic speaking refugees and doctors at the hospital;
• Accompany the patients to the doctors and other various appointments
• Assist refugees in completing medical forms, registration forms & follow up where necessary.
• Maintenance of records of appointments, and assist the doctors in assessing and monitoring the ongoing needs of the refugees.
• Record issues arising, responses, gaps, challenges both for the service providers and the refugees, and the solutions for future learning.

Education, experience & technical competencies

• High school certificate, degree/diploma in nursing or social science or any other relevant field
• An excellent understanding of the skills needed for professional interpretation.
• Excellent command of English and Arabic, both written and oral.

• Some knowledge of medical will be an asset
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• Arabic fluency is a must

• English fluency is desirable

ABOUT YOU

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You are a strong networker and enjoy working with many different types of stakeholders, you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while balancing the role of advisor and taking leadership
• Communicating: You write and speak effectively and honestly and display political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Conditions

Availability:         22^nd April -2019

Duty station:     Hargeisa

Reporting to:     Project Team Leader - Health

Duration:          8 Month and 9 Days contract.

Contract:          This position is graded as G6 (NM-I) for qualified national staff and the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for national staff.

THE POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONALS ONLY.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

Commitments

DRC adheres to the Core Humanitarian Standards. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of these standards. 

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework. 

For general information about Danish Refugee Council, please visit www.drc.ngo

Application

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.   

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.ngo  under Vacancies no later than 21^st March, 2019.